CUFORN Bulletin - Vol 13 No 01 - 1992 - Jan-Feb

Magazine Overview

Title: CUFORN BULLETIN
Issue: Vol. 12, No. 1
Date: January - February, 1992
Publisher: Canadian U.F.O. Research Network, Inc.
Country: Canada
Price: $5.00

Content Summary

This issue of the CUFORN Bulletin, dated January-February 1992, features a diverse range of articles and reports related to UFO phenomena. The cover displays a painting of a UFO emerging from water by former CUFORN member Judith Starchild and includes the motto "Crescat scientia vita excolatur (where knowledge increases, life is ennobled)."

In This Issue:

• The table of contents highlights several key articles:
• Book Review of Alien Liaison
• UFO News From India
• Green Beam Seen in Toronto Area by Dozen Observers
• New Video From Lazar
• Letters to the Editor
• An Engineering View of Lazar's Anti-Gravity Physics
• Recent Sightings in Belgium, Portugal and in Soviet Air Space
• Possible Visitors in Edmonton, Alberta

Special Offers and Services:

The bulletin also includes sections for "Special Offers," such as the "UFO Pulse Analyzer" and a comprehensive index for Leonard Stringfield's "Situation Red-The UFO Siege." A "UFO Service" is also advertised, offering an enlarged listing of 162 sources of worldwide UFO information. Additionally, the National UFO Museum is seeking information for a research project on UFO phenomena and alien contact.

Staff and Consultants:

The CUFORN STAFF includes Joseph Muskat (President), Lawrence J. Fenwick (Secretary, Editor), and Hany Tokarz (Treasurer). A list of consultants is provided, covering fields such as Nuclear Physics, Physics, Astronomy, Computer Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Regressive Hypnosis, Sociology, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Aeronautics, and Linguistics. The BULLETIN STAFF includes Lawrence J. Fenwick (Editor), Dianna Walker (Circulation Manager & Computer), and Tom Theofanous (Toronto Area Chief Investigator).

Book Review: One Member's Opinion of a Recent Book on UFOlogy - Book Review

Written by John Paterson, this review discusses Timothy Good's latest book, described as shorter and easier to read than his previous works. The book covers UFO encounters, cattle mutilations, and the government cover-up. Paterson praises Good's research and the credibility of his sources. The review also touches upon the theories of Robert Lazar, suggesting he is "living proof" of the U.S. Government test-flying alien spacecraft, and mentions the mysterious Area S-4 in Nevada. The book explores the possibility of extraterrestrial cooperation with governments and discusses special projects.

UFO News Snippets From India:

An unnamed member from India reports on UFO sightings, including strange lights near a village. The member, Sabapathy Santhanakrishnan, has a BSc in chemistry and lives in Madurai, Tamil Nadu.

Green Beam Seen in Toronto Area by Dozen Observers:

This section details reports of an unusual "fluorescent pencil-thin green light" seen in Toronto on February 5, 1992, and again on March 5, 1992. The phenomenon was observed by at least a dozen people. CUFORN staff, including the editor, investigated the sighting. The report notes that the light was seen through clouds and lasted for approximately 45 minutes on the first occasion and from 9:00 pm to 10:45 pm on the second.

New Video From Lazar:

This article reviews a 40-minute video-tape by Robert Lazar and Gene Huff, titled "The Lazar Tape and Excerpts from the Government Bible." The tape features Lazar explaining his theories on UFO propulsion systems, claiming to have worked on a real UFO at Area S-4 in Nevada. The video also includes a brief interview with Dr. Edward Teller, suggesting his involvement with Majestic-12.

An Engineering View of Lazar's Anti-Gravity Physics:

Authored by George D. Hathaway, P.Eng., this paper critically analyzes Robert Lazar's claims about anti-gravity physics. Hathaway breaks down his examination into three sections: Borrowing from Conventional Physics, Problems with Lazar's Physics, and Engineering Problems. He argues that Lazar's theories, particularly regarding bending space-time and using element Z=115 for propulsion, are not supported by conventional physics and involve significant speculation and potential disinformation. Hathaway questions the feasibility of Lazar's proposed engineering solutions, such as amplifying gravity waves and directing anti-matter beams, and suggests that the entire presentation might be a deliberate attempt to mislead researchers.

Four Foreign Reports Sent in by Member:

• Victor Lourenco of Toronto contributes four summaries of foreign UFO sightings:
• Strange Light Over Mertola (Portugal): Reports of a bright light moving at high speed on August 21, 1990.
• Soviet Jet Disappears: A Soviet jet fighter was lost on May 17, 1991, while chasing a UFO, a recurring event according to a Soviet Navy spokesman.
• A Round One in Belgium: On October 19, 1992, hundreds witnessed a circular UFO chased by Belgium Air Force F-16s.
• Potential Visitor in Edmonton (Canada): A Russian immigrant named Lavrenti shares a dream involving odd lights and figures, seeking answers from CUFORN.

Letters To The Editor:

• This section features correspondence from members:
• Ben Obina expresses his appreciation for CUFORN and discusses his ongoing quest for answers regarding alien implants and potential government intervention. He also shares predictions for dramatic events in 1992.
• Barton G. Bobyk criticizes the state of "UFOlogy," describing it as pseudo-science based on faith rather than logic, and likens its proponents to snake-oil salesmen.
• Shawn Atlanti introduces a short article about Louie Turi, who has had several UFO experiences, including an encounter with small, hairy dwarfs in France at age 8 and a second experience in 1970.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance:

The CUFORN Bulletin appears to maintain a critical yet open-minded stance towards UFO phenomena. While it publishes reports of sightings and personal experiences, it also features in-depth analyses that question the scientific validity of certain claims, particularly those related to Robert Lazar's theories. The editorial stance, as evidenced by the "Letters to the Editor" and the engineering analysis, suggests a preference for rational investigation and a skepticism towards unsubstantiated claims, while acknowledging the possibility of genuine unexplained phenomena. The publication seems to encourage member participation and the sharing of information, while also serving as a platform for critical discourse within the UFO community.

This document is a two-page spread from the CUFORN Bulletin, dated January-February 1992. It primarily focuses on detailing several UFO experiences of an individual referred to as Louie, and also includes an advertising rate card for the bulletin.

Third Experience

The "Third Experience" details an event on November 11th, 1981, around 10:30 pm. Louie and his brother were driving on a secondary dirt road near the farm where they were staying, heading to the town where they worked at a nightclub. They observed two lights that initially resembled car headlights but soon resolved into a large, disc-shaped object. As the object passed over their car, the engine stopped. Louie exited the car to get a closer look. The craft was positioned overhead, about twenty feet above him. It displayed colored lights on its bottom: red, blue, yellow, and green. Louie watched for several minutes before the craft slowly departed. He estimated the craft's diameter to be between 100 and 125 feet, with the top not visible. Louie and his brother reportedly experienced no after-effects from this encounter, which is described as a Close Encounter of the First Kind. The author notes having met three other people recently who had similar experiences.

Fourth Experience

The "Fourth Experience" took place on August 11th, 1991. Louie and his wife were traveling to a function in Anaheim, California, departing from Oceanside about an hour's drive away at approximately 7:50 am, heading north on Highway 5. They experienced a period of missing time. The last thing they remembered was the exit for Jamboree Road near Tustin. The next recollection was seeing graffiti on the freeway walls, followed by an exit for the Los Angeles Zoo in Glendale. They stopped there at 9:00 am, bewildered and confused, and then began their drive back to Oceanside. The distance from the Los Angeles Zoo to Oceanside is 98 miles, which they covered in one hour and ten minutes, an unusually fast time for Los Angeles traffic. The Jamboree Road exit is approximately halfway, around 47 to 49 miles from Oceanside. This missing time experience of about 50 miles is considered quite unusual, though missing time is not uncommon among abductees and contactees. This event occurred three days before Louie's first UFO lecture in Escondido, California. The article concludes by expressing hope for further revelations, noting that Louie Turi plans to undergo hypnotic regression to uncover more details about this experience.

Extraterrestrial Group Mentioned

Prior to the Third Experience, the text mentions that the men Louie met in a previous, undescribed encounter could be from an extraterrestrial group known as the "Tall Blondes" or "Nordics." These beings are typically described as about seven feet tall, muscular, with either long or short hair, and have reportedly been seen worldwide since the 1950s, with recent contacts noted in the Soviet Union.

Advertising Rate Card

The second page presents the "BULLETIN ADVERTISING RATE CARD" effective January 10, 1992. It lists prices for advertisements in Canadian funds for 1-time, 3-time, and 6-time insertions, with rates for full page, half page, quarter page, and eighth page. It also details the publication schedule, including issue dates and closing dates for submissions for various bi-monthly issues, as well as a special issue for the MUFON UFO Symposium in July-August. The card specifies that ads are black and white only and artwork/pictures should be camera-ready.

Mechanical Requirements and Classified Advertisements

Under "MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS," the bulletin states it is printed on a laser printer using a Macintosh Classic computer. The type page size is 7 x 10 inches, with a column width of 3 inches and 2 columns per page. The publication is described as stapled and photocopied. "CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS" are priced at 40 cents per word, with a minimum charge of $6.00, payable by money order or cheque. Foreign advertisers must pay in Canadian funds.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are UFO sightings, close encounters, and the phenomenon of missing time. The editorial stance appears to be one of documenting and investigating such experiences, presenting them as potentially significant events worthy of further study, as indicated by the planned hypnotic regression for Louie Turi and the author's interest in the case. The inclusion of an advertising rate card suggests the bulletin is a regular publication seeking financial support or advertising revenue.